This book will provide a concise practical approach to the clinical management of acute and chronic pain syndromes. Written for the non-pain specialist, the book will contain a step-by-step guide to treatment as well as an overview of basic principles andthe pharmacology of anesthetic and analgesic agents. Dr. Irving in addition to being the director of the UT-Houston Pain Center is also the program director for teaching pain management to residents and fourth year medical students.Clear, practical, easy to use treatment strategies Provides algorithms, tables, figures and case studies to illustrate treatments Accessible to non-pain specialist